Luxury: Treasures of the Roman Empire

In Ancient Rome, members of the privileged elite communicated their wealth and status by adorning themselves and their homes with a variety of luxury goods.

Ranging from elaborate gold jewelry to bronze statuettes and finely-wrought silver drinking vessels, Luxury: Treasures of the Roman Empire showcases some of the extraordinary artistic achievements of Roman craftsmen and offers valuable insight into the complex social relations of the Empire.

Film Series

Blood, Sweat, and Togas
Saturdays, August 6-27
1pm | Tickets required

Explore the Ancient World through a series of films that shaped and defined a cinematic genre. Scholars introduce each film and spotlight the lure of Ancient Rome for filmmakers the world over.

August 6 | Spartacus |1960, Rated PG-13, 198 minutes

August 13 | Sign of the Cross | 1932, Not Rated, 108 minutes

August 20 | Gladiator | 2000, Rated R, 155 minutes

August 27 | Fellini Satyricon | 1969, Rated R, 128 minutes

Talks

A thing for Blilng:
Jewelry and Adornment
Thursday, September 8
6-7:30 pm | Tickets required

Come coifed and bejeweled to experience four brief talks about dazzling objects and compare ancient Rome’s love of all-that-glitters with cultures across time and geography.

The Mood for Food:
Banqueting through Time
Thursday, September 8
6-7:30pm | Tickets required

Whet your appetite as four speakers each share a brief talk to show that ancient Romans weren’t the only ones who celebrated gastronomy, good company and questionable manners.

Third Thursday

Lifestyles of the Rich and Roman
Thursday, August 18 | 6-9pm

August’s Third Thursday revels in the decadence of the Roman Empire through fun art, activities, live performances, tours and, of course, togas! All just for adults